Kitty Woo Ham, Family Nurse Practitioner

Kitty Woo Ham, Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in integrative health and allergy management

11/27/2025

Why it’s important to connect with our self?

🩷 To find true gratitude and happiness, we have to learn how to provide that for ourselves.
🩷 When we tune out distractions and truly tune in to ourselves, we can learn what we truly need in body, mind and spirit.
🩷 Once we learn to care for ourselves, we can extend that to others and through the world around us.

May you enjoy this Thanksgiving connecting with your SELF, others and nature.

11/24/2025

Pelvic floor dysfunction from scars can cause pelvic pain, bladder and bowel issues, and painful s*x because scar tissue restricts movement, affects nerve sensitivity, and can lead to muscle weakness.

Causes include C-sections, episiotomies, or other pelvic surgeries and injuries.

Treatment options include pelvic floor physical therapy, manual techniques like myofascial release, scar desensitization, and specific exercises to help restore mobility and function.

DM me and Angela questions about scars and pelvic floor health! You can also schedule a consultation via link in bios .health.solutions.austin

11/23/2025

Assessing health, inflammation, and gut health status in relation to pelvic health involves monitoring key symptoms and consulting a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis.

The gut microbiome plays a significant role in systemic inflammation and hormonal balance, which directly impacts pelvic conditions like endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. 

Identifying Gut Health Issues
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate poor gut health include: 
* 🫩Persistent Digestive Issues: Bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea that occurs regularly.
* 🥴Abdominal Pain: Ongoing discomfort, pain, or cramping in the abdominal region.
* 😣Irregular Bowel Movements: Having less than one to two bowel movements per day or straining to pass stool.
* 🙅🏻‍♀️Food Sensitivities: Developing sensitivities or adverse reactions to certain foods.
* 🫩Unexplained Fatigue: Feeling consistently tired even with adequate sleep, as an unhealthy gut can disrupt neurotransmitter production and cause systemic inflammation.
* 😩Unusual Weight Changes or Mood Swings: These can be linked to imbalances in both gut and gynecological health. 
* 😣Painful In*******se: Discomfort or pain during s*xual activity.
* 😲Urinary Symptoms: Frequent or painful urination, which can be a sign of conditions like interstitial cystitis or a urinary tract infection spreading to the upper ge***al tract.

Self-monitoring is helpful, but professional evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis. Healthcare providers may use a combination of methods: 
* Lab Tests: Blood tests may be used to check for general inflammation markers, while cultures, blood count can help identify bacterial infections. Gut testing through stool sampling can provide information on current gut health.

If you experience these symptoms, schedule with me for a consultation or appointment and with pelvic physical therapist Angela Treadway .health.solutions.austin

Sad that she was treated in this way 😠😡😢
11/19/2025

Sad that she was treated in this way 😠😡😢

11/19/2025

Mold allergy symptoms are similar to other allergies and can include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and a cough.

For people with asthma, mold can also trigger symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

For some people, allergies can cause low lying inflammation and NOT the typical sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes or sore throat. Instead allergies can cause stomach upset, bloating, constipation, skin irritation.

How do you know if you’re truly allergic to mold, cedar or other allergens? Get allergy skin testing which shows what you’re allergic to AND measures the severity.

Modern testing doesn’t involve needles, just a plastic kit called a prick test. You get results that same day as testing.

From there, I formulate customized allergy drops for each individual person which helps people NOT SUFFER from allergens by teaching your immune system to become immune to allergens!

DM me if you have any questions about allergy testing or drops. Schedule a consult or appointment via link in bio or

11/19/2025

Women’s health should no longer be ignored or pushed aside!

11/19/2025

Your pelvis/groin area can become dysfunctional when you’re STRESSED (ie sleeping less than 8hrs/night, on the go, skipping meals, relying on caffeine daily, mind racing, unresolved trauma).

How the fight-or-flight response affects the pelvic floor:

Increased muscle tension: The “fight or flight” response primes the body for action by tensing muscles. The pelvic floor is not exempt and can become chronically tight.

😵‍💫 Nervous system overactivity: Chronic stress can lead to a state of central sensitization where the nervous system becomes more sensitive, making the pelvic floor and surrounding tissues more prone to pain and dysfunction.

😣 Bracing and holding: When in “brace mode” due to stress, fear, or pain, the pelvic floor can constantly brace itself. This can worsen symptoms and create a self-perpetuating cycle.

😮‍💨Impact on breathing: Tensing the core can lead to shallow chest breathing, which further fuels the stress response. Deep diaphragmatic breathing is essential for calming the body, note this YouTube video and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

😵Hormonal imbalances: Chronic stress can also disrupt hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which can contribute to pain and other symptoms.

Listen to Kitty x Angela’s conversation via link in bio under videos and learn more about how to manage pelvic floor dysfunction related to stress.

You can also schedule a 1:1 consult with Kitty or Angela for more personalized care .health.solutions.austin

11/16/2025

A man’s pelvic floor health is directly linked to erectile dysfunction (ED) because strong, healthy pelvic floor muscles are essential for maintaining erections and blood flow.

Pelvic floor physical therapy, including exercises, can significantly improve erectile function, especially in cases of mild to moderate ED, by enhancing blood flow and muscle function.

Dysfunction can result from various factors, including surgery, obesity, stress, or nerve damage, and treating it can also alleviate other issues like pelvic pain and urinary problems.

Get evaluated for ED via link in bio.
Schedule a free consult with Angela Treadway also .health.solutions.austin

11/15/2025

Traveling can cause anxiety due to a combination of factors like the stress of planning and the unknown, fear of specific modes of transport, separation anxiety, or a feeling of loss of control.

In Ayurvedic medicine, the action of travel causes imbalances in Vata, which is energy of wind and movement. This imbalance can arise two weeks prior to traveling.

How to manage travel anxiety
Plan ahead: To reduce the feeling of being out of control, plan the first few days of your trip in detail, such as looking up transportation and restaurants at your destination.

I pack my own food and teas to be prepared and help my gut stay healthy and hydrated.

Use relaxation techniques: Try slow, paced breathing exercises or use a meditation app to help manage feelings of restlessness.
Prioritize self-care: Make sure to build in time for activities like exercise or a relaxing manicure before your trip to de-stress.
Connect with others: Sharing your fears and finding support in online forums or local groups can be helpful.
Seek professional help: If travel anxiety significantly impacts your life and causes you to avoid trips, consider talking to a professional. Psychotherapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or exposure therapy, can be effective treatments.

Schedule for a consult with me to find out more about how to help improve your health or keep your health balanced while traveling (link in bio or DM me).

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